2017 Acura MDX Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 15%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,530miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Acura MDX, 15% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,530 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on normal road with no other cars around, the emergency braking system/forward collision activated and immediately stopped my car with no danger present. This resulted in the car behind me swerve to avoid hitting me in the rear. No warning lights were on the dash or no audible warning either. This seems to be a malfunction in the system.”
NHTSA complaint #11406064, filed 2021-04, 80,000 miles“Incident #2 driving down city street approaching an intersection. No car in front and no car behind. In the middle of the intersection the car auto brakes to a complete stop before releasing back to normal. If a car were behind me I would have most surely been rear ended.”
NHTSA complaint #11403766, filed 2021-03, 43,060 miles“Driving on the highway at about 80 MPH and as I was rounding a band the car automatically started breaking with no cars in front of me. The car almost came to a complete stop before it out of alleviated the breaking and allowed me to continue to accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #11403768, filed 2021-03, 35,000 miles“There is an active recall on the brake calipers and fuel pump for Acura Mdx 2017, and Hondas. My Acura Mdx 2017 has the same issues with a code of p07e4, which is the brake calipers. When looking up the recall of my car, there is no recall on it when inserting the VIN. My car is an Acura Mdx 2017; I do not understand why it is not included in the recall when it should.”
NHTSA complaint #11638921, filed 2025-01“The multipurpose front camera on my 2017 Acura MDX failed with DTC U3000‑49, disabling LKAS, ACC, CMBS, and FCW. Acura issued Service Bulletin 23‑008 acknowledging a software defect, but my VIN was denied eligibility despite matching the bulletin’s criteria. This is a safety‑critical failure affecting many owners, and Acura is forcing consumers to pay for camera replacement instead of providing the software fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #11733788, filed 2026-04Related service bulletins
- 10232253Feb 23, 2023Service Bulletin - Due to a problem with the detection logic in the multipurpose camera software, the vehicle's LKAS, ACC, or CMBS indicator lights may come on incorrectly.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 17 | 11% |
| 2020 | 37 | 16% |
| 2019 | 22 | 12% |
| 2018 | 23 | 14% |
| 2017 | 38 | 15% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Acura MDX
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsLane departure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology